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The Russians are complaining that ground defense units, tasked with protecting fuel trucks from Ukrainian strike UAVs, are themselves running out of fuel! Reported by the Sevastopol-based Telegram account “Stones, Whores, Peakless Caps.”

The Russians are complaining that ground defense units, tasked with protecting fuel trucks from Ukrainian strike UAVs, are themselves running out of fuel! Reported by the Sevastopol-based Telegram account “Stones, Whores, Peakless Caps.”

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The Russians report that the Ukrainian ZAL-14 (ЗАЛ-14) bomb contains 10 kg of explosive and forms an EFP (Explosively Formed Projectile) that penetrates a meter of concrete. Seen being loaded under a “Vampire” heavy bomber drone, it is designed to destroy bunkers and buildings.

The Russians report that the Ukrainian ZAL-14 (ЗАЛ-14) bomb contains 10 kg of explosive and forms an EFP (Explosively Formed Projectile) that penetrates a meter of concrete. Seen being loaded under a “Vampire” heavy bomber drone, it is designed to destroy bunkers and buildings.

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The Chinese-Russian collaboration PGI Technology claims it is now producing 55 km and 60 km fiber optic coils for FPVs. Such very large coils are unwound from the inside.

The Chinese-Russian collaboration PGI Technology claims it is now producing 55 km and 60 km fiber optic coils for FPVs. Such very large coils are unwound from the inside.

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The Ukrainian new production directional mine PVP-50, based on the Russian MON-50.

The Ukrainian new production directional mine PVP-50, based on the Russian MON-50.

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An interesting characteristic of the Russian “Yolka” interceptor drone is the lack of a warhead, reportedly due to regulatory barriers during its development. It relies solely on kinetic energy to knock down a UAV, which, as seen here, does not always suffice.

An interesting characteristic of the Russian “Yolka” interceptor drone is the lack of a warhead, reportedly due to regulatory barriers during its development. It relies solely on kinetic energy to knock down a UAV, which, as seen here, does not always suffice.

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Russian blogger “Philologist in Ambush” (Svyatoslav Golikov) warns Ukraine is no longer just flooding the front with drones. It is building an adaptive, networked strike system that is increasingly outpacing Russian EW and logistics defenses. 1/ [Ukrainian “Hornet” UAV strike]

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Russian blogger “Philologist in Ambush” (Svyatoslav Golikov) warns Ukraine is no longer just flooding the front with drones. It is building an adaptive, networked strike system that is increasingly outpacing Russian EW and logistics defenses. 1/ [Ukrainian “Hornet” UAV strike]

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Watching this Russian detonate a landmine at very close range, one wonders what kind of culture produces this reckless behavior with such poor regard for his own life.

Watching this Russian detonate a landmine at very close range, one wonders what kind of culture produces this reckless behavior with such poor regard for his own life.

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Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Russian defense and industrial conglomerate Rostec, is not impressed with Western armored vehicles including the Bradley IFV. “We study all the trophies that come our way. If we come across something useful, of course, we add it to our ‘piggy bank’. 1/

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Russian defense and industrial conglomerate Rostec, is not impressed with Western armored vehicles including the Bradley IFV. “We study all the trophies that come our way. If we come across something useful, of course, we add it to our ‘piggy bank’. 1/

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Russian correspondent Sergei Shilov believes that Ukraine will massively cover frontline roads with net tunnels, and that Russia must as well. “Roads of Death, Corridors of Life 1/

Russian correspondent Sergei Shilov believes that Ukraine will massively cover frontline roads with net tunnels, and that Russia must as well. “Roads of Death, Corridors of Life 1/

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An experienced Russian sniper explains the dramatic changes for snipers brought about by drones. “Complete destruction of ‘invisibility.’ Previously, a sniper could lie under camouflage for hours, blending into the terrain and being virtually invisible to ground infantry 1/

An experienced Russian sniper explains the dramatic changes for snipers brought about by drones. “Complete destruction of ‘invisibility.’ Previously, a sniper could lie under camouflage for hours, blending into the terrain and being virtually invisible to ground infantry 1/

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Ukraine's operation was not just brilliantly executed but perfectly timed. Russian blogger “Russian Arms” said the following just yesterday! “❗️⚡️Over the past two weeks, the Russian Armed Forces have redeployed about 40 Tu-22M3 long-range bombers to the Olenya airfield, … 1/

Ukraine's operation was not just brilliantly executed but perfectly timed. Russian blogger “Russian Arms” said the following just yesterday! “❗️⚡️Over the past two weeks, the Russian Armed Forces have redeployed about 40 Tu-22M3 long-range bombers to the Olenya airfield, … 1/

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Russian blogger “Mad Dogs” describes the deadly tactics of Ukrainian FPV teams. “Enemy Methods: How They Lure Us into an FPV The enemy has become craftier—they no longer fire indiscriminately but operate with pauses, like experienced hunters. They fire, then lie low. 1/

Russian blogger “Mad Dogs” describes the deadly tactics of Ukrainian FPV teams. “Enemy Methods: How They Lure Us into an FPV The enemy has become craftier—they no longer fire indiscriminately but operate with pauses, like experienced hunters. They fire, then lie low. 1/

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Russians destroy a PFM-1 “Petal” anti-personnel landmine with a shotgun. Keep in mind that CAT-UXO says that when this blast landmine explodes hearing damage can occur up to 5m, and secondary fragmentation can be propelled to a radius of 25 to 100m.

Russians destroy a PFM-1 “Petal” anti-personnel landmine with a shotgun. Keep in mind that CAT-UXO says that when this blast landmine explodes hearing damage can occur up to 5m, and secondary fragmentation can be propelled to a radius of 25 to 100m.

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New capabilities for the Ukrainian multifunctional “Gnom” UGV are appearing so fast, it’s hard to keep up! Here, an FPV carrier version now features a tethered reconnaissance drone that can stay aloft for four hours. In addition, an AI-assisted anti-FPV machine gun is carried.

New capabilities for the Ukrainian multifunctional “Gnom” UGV are appearing so fast, it’s hard to keep up! Here, an FPV carrier version now features a tethered reconnaissance drone that can stay aloft for four hours. In addition, an AI-assisted anti-FPV machine gun is carried.

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A Russian blogger explains that thermal cameras are now the primary sensor on the Ukrainian battlefield. “Modern warfare has completely shifted from the visual plane to the thermal one. 1/

A Russian blogger explains that thermal cameras are now the primary sensor on the Ukrainian battlefield. “Modern warfare has completely shifted from the visual plane to the thermal one. 1/

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“A motorcycle is a chance, not armor…race or die.” A Russian describes tactics for escaping an FPV. “‘Race or die.’ 🛩 An FPV drone is a flying kamikaze. Your motorcycle is speed, but not armor. A mistake is death. 1/

“A motorcycle is a chance, not armor…race or die.” A Russian describes tactics for escaping an FPV. “‘Race or die.’ 🛩 An FPV drone is a flying kamikaze. Your motorcycle is speed, but not armor. A mistake is death. 1/

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The Russians are dismantling a North Korean rocket to remove shaped-charge submunitions similar to the US M42. The submunitions are contained in a cassette that will be expelled at some height by an ejection charge, releasing the “bells.”

The Russians are dismantling a North Korean rocket to remove shaped-charge submunitions similar to the US M42. The submunitions are contained in a cassette that will be expelled at some height by an ejection charge, releasing the “bells.”

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Iranian “Qadr” (Intensity) fragmentation submunitions dropped from medium-range ballistic missiles are dropping over Israel. The submunitions are covered with a fiberglass heat shield, and when dispensed at an altitude of 7–8 km fall through the atmosphere with a bright glow. 1/

Iranian “Qadr” (Intensity) fragmentation submunitions dropped from medium-range ballistic missiles are dropping over Israel. The submunitions are covered with a fiberglass heat shield, and when dispensed at an altitude of 7–8 km fall through the atmosphere with a bright glow. 1/

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The Chinese launch thousands of drones from special containers carried by a “transformer” truck. Currently used by a civilian drone light show company, the concept extrapolates to rapid launches of massive military drone swarms.

The Chinese launch thousands of drones from special containers carried by a “transformer” truck. Currently used by a civilian drone light show company, the concept extrapolates to rapid launches of massive military drone swarms.

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When one TM-62M anti-tank mine just isn’t enough. A double mine bomb is dropped by a Ukrainian Baba Yaga drone. Then, a TM-62M gets two buddies, in the form of an 82mm mortar shell and an RKG-3 grenade warhead.

When one TM-62M anti-tank mine just isn’t enough. A double mine bomb is dropped by a Ukrainian Baba Yaga drone. Then, a TM-62M gets two buddies, in the form of an 82mm mortar shell and an RKG-3 grenade warhead.

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The Russian “SZ-6M” flexible demolition and sabotage charge is easily wrapped around bridge abutments or support beams. It contains either PVV-4 or PVV-7 explosive, along with a pressed TNT booster, and can be joined with other charges as needed. 1/

The Russian “SZ-6M” flexible demolition and sabotage charge is easily wrapped around bridge abutments or support beams. It contains either PVV-4 or PVV-7 explosive, along with a pressed TNT booster, and can be joined with other charges as needed. 1/

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Bombs for Ukrainian heavy drones are improvised using empty 155 mm artillery propellant charge casings. ZTP delay fuze with an igniter and detonator is placed into a hole in the casing. Gunpowder is poured in, and with a 200 g TNT charge will produce a 0.6–0.7 TNT equivalent. 1/

Bombs for Ukrainian heavy drones are improvised using empty 155 mm artillery propellant charge casings. ZTP delay fuze with an igniter and detonator is placed into a hole in the casing. Gunpowder is poured in, and with a 200 g TNT charge will produce a 0.6–0.7 TNT equivalent. 1/

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A test of a Ukrainian improvised fragmentation-shaped-charge drone munition called “Fierce Hedgehog.” The Russians don’t think that the device yielded great results, but concede that it is still dangerous.

A test of a Ukrainian improvised fragmentation-shaped-charge drone munition called “Fierce Hedgehog.” The Russians don’t think that the device yielded great results, but concede that it is still dangerous.

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A new Russian concept for an FPV fiber-optic coil disc is called “Tort”. It has an internal winding held together with an adhesive compound and pre-twisting so that the cable emerges straight. The Russians claim that this results in 70% less cable breakage during flight.

A new Russian concept for an FPV fiber-optic coil disc is called “Tort”. It has an internal winding held together with an adhesive compound and pre-twisting so that the cable emerges straight. The Russians claim that this results in 70% less cable breakage during flight.

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This Russian is either a Terminator, or is so high on methamphetamines and alcohol that he just ignored a fragmentation drone bomb explosion right at his feet.

This Russian is either a Terminator, or is so high on methamphetamines and alcohol that he just ignored a fragmentation drone bomb explosion right at his feet.

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Russian truck drivers on the “land bridge” highway to Crimea face a dangerous dilemma. Ukrainian strike UAVs are attacking at night, so headlights could be fatal. But minefields are now being scattered on the road—how can drivers see them in time to avoid without headlights?

Russian truck drivers on the “land bridge” highway to Crimea face a dangerous dilemma. Ukrainian strike UAVs are attacking at night, so headlights could be fatal. But minefields are now being scattered on the road—how can drivers see them in time to avoid without headlights?

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The Ukrainian improvised landmines now being dropped on strategic Russian highways at operational depth are printed devices with a simple mercury-tilt, motion-sensitive fuze. The “PDP” (ПДП) fuze also has a 10-minute electronic timer arming delay with a 90-day self-destruct. 1/

The Ukrainian improvised landmines now being dropped on strategic Russian highways at operational depth are printed devices with a simple mercury-tilt, motion-sensitive fuze. The “PDP” (ПДП) fuze also has a 10-minute electronic timer arming delay with a 90-day self-destruct. 1/

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A Russians disassembles a Ukrainian PVP-50 (ПВП-50) anti-personnel directional landmine. It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore. 1/

A Russians disassembles a Ukrainian PVP-50 (ПВП-50) anti-personnel directional landmine. It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore. 1/

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A Ukrainian device intended to ensare and break the fiber optic cable of a passing Russian fiber FPV. Apparently a stretched-out concertina wire spins automatically 1 minute, one minute off. Ideas for combating the scourge of huge numbers of fiber drones are urgently needed.

A Ukrainian device intended to ensare and break the fiber optic cable of a passing Russian fiber FPV. Apparently a stretched-out concertina wire spins automatically 1 minute, one minute off. Ideas for combating the scourge of huge numbers of fiber drones are urgently needed.

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The Russians claim to have successfully tested a massive 65 km fiber optic FPV coil. What longer distances will be seen in 2026?

The Russians claim to have successfully tested a massive 65 km fiber optic FPV coil. What longer distances will be seen in 2026?

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Ukraine needs to develop an autonomous interceptor drone like the Russian “Yolka”—but with a warhead! Ground units would then have a simple and effective defense against ubiquitous Russian “Molniya” strike UAVs in particular, with no trained operator required. 1/

Ukraine needs to develop an autonomous interceptor drone like the Russian “Yolka”—but with a warhead! Ground units would then have a simple and effective defense against ubiquitous Russian “Molniya” strike UAVs in particular, with no trained operator required. 1/

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A kit available on the internet turns an ordinary paper airplane made from a sheet of A4 paper into a real mini-drone. I can’t help looking at this whimsical little thing and picturing how it could be scaled up and weaponized for use in Ukraine.

A kit available on the internet turns an ordinary paper airplane made from a sheet of A4 paper into a real mini-drone. I can’t help looking at this whimsical little thing and picturing how it could be scaled up and weaponized for use in Ukraine.

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The Ukrainian “Vampire” heavy bomber drone has been upgraded with terrain-following navigation, radio frequency hopping, and an improved jam-resistant CRPA satellite navigation system. This enabled a spectacular kill against a $200M “Borisoglebsk-2” Russian jamming system. 1/

The Ukrainian “Vampire” heavy bomber drone has been upgraded with terrain-following navigation, radio frequency hopping, and an improved jam-resistant CRPA satellite navigation system. This enabled a spectacular kill against a $200M “Borisoglebsk-2” Russian jamming system. 1/

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A Ukrainian heavy bomber drone drops a charge consisting of two TM-62 anti-tank landmines into a chimney stack. The 18–20 kg of TNT is an effective demolition device.

A Ukrainian heavy bomber drone drops a charge consisting of two TM-62 anti-tank landmines into a chimney stack. The 18–20 kg of TNT is an effective demolition device.

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The Russians are extracting white phosphorus from a 120mm D-5 mortar shell for use with incendiary drone munitions. After cutting the casing with a grinder, it is split open in a water bath because the phosphorus spontaneously ignites on contact with the oxygen in air. 1/

The Russians are extracting white phosphorus from a 120mm D-5 mortar shell for use with incendiary drone munitions. After cutting the casing with a grinder, it is split open in a water bath because the phosphorus spontaneously ignites on contact with the oxygen in air. 1/

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A Russian disarms the 90 kg warhead of a crashed “Geran-2” (Shahed) that failed to reach Ukrainian territory. The warhead is designated as “TB-90”, a fragmentation-thermobaric munition different than the KOFZBCh-90 in the quote, with an NU-17 fuze. 1/

A Russian disarms the 90 kg warhead of a crashed “Geran-2” (Shahed) that failed to reach Ukrainian territory. The warhead is designated as “TB-90”, a fragmentation-thermobaric munition different than the KOFZBCh-90 in the quote, with an NU-17 fuze. 1/

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The devastating effects of high explosive bombs dropped by Ukrainian heavy bomber drones on Russian soldiers is seen here, as their bodies are flung tens of meters by the blast.

The devastating effects of high explosive bombs dropped by Ukrainian heavy bomber drones on Russian soldiers is seen here, as their bodies are flung tens of meters by the blast.

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Ukrainian soldiers use a variety of shredders and grinders to prepare TNT, sometimes with some plastic explosive, for drone munitions. With a shortage of high explosive, the TNT is retrieved by breaking up TM-62 landmines.

Ukrainian soldiers use a variety of shredders and grinders to prepare TNT, sometimes with some plastic explosive, for drone munitions. With a shortage of high explosive, the TNT is retrieved by breaking up TM-62 landmines.

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Another Israeli Merkava Mk.4 tank equipped with the Trophy active protection system (APS) is struck by a Hezbollah FPV, which hit the autoloader right next to the system's deployed kinetic launcher. The exposed launcher implies that the system was active—and yet it failed.

Another Israeli Merkava Mk.4 tank equipped with the Trophy active protection system (APS) is struck by a Hezbollah FPV, which hit the autoloader right next to the system's deployed kinetic launcher. The exposed launcher implies that the system was active—and yet it failed.

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A Soviet underwater nuclear test (depth 10 meters) off Novaya Zemlya of the 3.5 kiloton RDS-9 fission warhead on a T-5 torpedo. 30 ships were positioned from 300 m to 1.5 km away. On board the ships were 500 goats and sheep, and 100 dogs. Only the closest ship, a destroyer, sank.

A Soviet underwater nuclear test (depth 10 meters) off Novaya Zemlya of the 3.5 kiloton RDS-9 fission warhead on a T-5 torpedo. 30 ships were positioned from 300 m to 1.5 km away. On board the ships were 500 goats and sheep, and 100 dogs. Only the closest ship, a destroyer, sank.

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